2025 Emmy Awards nominations: 'Severance,' 'The Penguin,' and 'The Studio' lead the pack
The Television Academy has officially announced the nominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, and Severance emerges as this year’s most celebrated contender. The Apple TV+ psychological drama leads the field with 27 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, asserting the streaming platform’s growing influence in prestige television.
The 2025 Emmy nominations are here: Severance dominates with 27 nods, followed by The Penguin and The Studio.
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Close behind, The Penguin earns 24 nods, while both The Studio and The White Lotus tie with 23 nominations each. HBO and Max once again secure dominance across categories, highlighting the platforms’ continued critical acclaim.
In the highly competitive drama race, Severance faces stiff competition from Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Paradise, The Pitt, Slow Horses, and The White Lotus. Each show brings a unique blend of storytelling, visuals, and star power to the lineup.
The Studio not only impressed critics but also made Emmy history by tying the record for the most nominations for a comedy series in a single year—matching The Bear’s 2024 record. It will compete for Outstanding Comedy Series alongside Abbott Elementary, Hacks, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, Shrinking, The Bear, and What We Do in the Shadows.
Noteworthy firsts and milestones further distinguish this year’s nominees. Kathy Bates, at 77, becomes the oldest nominee ever for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Matlock. On the opposite end of the age spectrum, 15-year-old Owen Cooper of Adolescence breaks ground as the youngest-ever nominee for Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
Hollywood legends Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard earn their first acting Emmy nominations for guest roles in The Studio, while Harrison Ford secures his debut nod for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Shrinking. Uzo Aduba also makes headlines with a nomination for The Residence, a series canceled after just one season.
The Emmy organizers surprised many by revealing two key categories—Reality Competition Program and Talk Series—live on CBS Mornings. The Traitors, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Survivor, Top Chef, and The Amazing Race were named in the competition lineup, while The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert made the cut in the talk category, which was reduced to just three nominees this year.
A second wave of top-tier nominations was revealed during a livestream hosted by What We Do in the Shadows star Harvey Guillén, actress Brenda Song, and Television Academy chair Cris Abrego. The livestream aired from the Wolf Theatre at the TV Academy’s Saban Media Center and was available on the Emmys' website and YouTube channel.
The 77th Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, is scheduled to broadcast live on CBS from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 14, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Viewers will also be able to stream the event live and on demand through Paramount+.
Preceding the main event, the Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be presented over two nights: Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7. These ceremonies will honor the technical and behind-the-scenes achievements that power the television industry.
Last year’s ceremony saw Shogun emerge as the top winner with 18 total awards including Outstanding Drama Series. The Bear made history by securing 11 wins in a single comedy season, despite Hacks taking the prize for Outstanding Comedy Series.
Highlighted Nominees in Major Categories
Outstanding Drama Series:
Severance, The Last of Us, Andor, The Diplomat, Slow Horses, Paradise, The Pitt, The White Lotus
Outstanding Comedy Series:
The Studio, The Bear, Abbott Elementary, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building, Shrinking, Nobody Wants This, What We Do in the Shadows
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series:
Adolescence, Black Mirror, The Penguin, Dying for Sex, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Outstanding Television Movie:
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, The Gorge, Mountainhead, Nonnas, Rebel Ridge
Lead Acting Highlights:
• Drama: Sterling K. Brown (Paradise), Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), Adam Scott (Severance), Kathy Bates (Matlock)
• Comedy: Jeremy Allen White (The Bear), Uzo Aduba (The Residence), Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This)
• Limited Series: Colin Farrell (The Penguin), Cate Blanchett (Disclaimer), Cristin Milioti (The Penguin)
Guest Acting and Breakthroughs:
Guest roles see Emmy nods for legends like Bryan Cranston, Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, and Jane Alexander, highlighting the depth of talent across this year's Emmy field.
Read on for the 2025 Emmy nominees in top categories.
Best Drama Series
Andor
The Diplomat
The Last of Us
Paradise
The Pitt
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus
Best Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
Shrinking
The Studio
What We Do in the Shadows
Best Limited or Anthology Series
Adolescence
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
The Penguin
Best Television Movie
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
The Gorge
Mountainhead
Nonnas
Rebel Ridge
Best Reality Competition Program
The Amazing Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
The Traitors
Best Talk Series
The Daily Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Best Scripted Variety Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Saturday Night Live
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown, Paradise
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us
Adam Scott, Severance
Noah Wyle, The Pitt
Best Actress in a Drama Series
Kathy Bates, Matlock
Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters
Britt Lower, Severance
Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us
Keri Russell, The Diplomat
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Zach Cherry, Severance
Walton Goggins, The White Lotus
Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus
James Marsden, Paradise
Sam Rockwell, The White Lotus
Tramell Tillman, Severance
John Turturro, Severance
Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Colin Farrell, The Penguin
Stephen Graham, Adolescence
Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent
Brian Tyree Henry, Dope Thief
Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Patricia Arquette, Severance
Carrie Coon, The White Lotus
Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt
Julianne Nicholson, Paradise
Parker Posey, The White Lotus
Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus
Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus
Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Giancarlo Esposito, The Boys
Scott Glenn, The White Lotus
Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt
Joe Pantoliano, The Last of Us
Forest Whitaker, Andor
Jeffrey Wright, The Last of Us
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Jane Alexander, Severance
Gwendoline Christie, Severance
Kaitlyn Dever, The Last of Us
Cherry Jones, The Handmaid’s Tale
Catherine O’Hara, The Last of Us
Merritt Wever, Severance
Best Actress in a Comedy Series
Uzo Aduba, The Residence
Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Jean Smart, Hacks
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
Seth Rogen, The Studio
Jason Segel, Shrinking
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Ike Barinholtz, The Studio
Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons
Harrison Ford, Shrinking
Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear
Michael Urie, Shrinking
Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Kathryn Hahn, The Studio
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
Catherine O’Hara, The Studio
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
Jessica Williams, Shrinking
Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Jon Bernthal, The Bear
Bryan Cranston, The Studio
Dave Franco, The Studio
Ron Howard, The Studio
Anthony Mackie, The Studio
Martin Scorsese, The Studio
Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Olivia Colman, The Bear
Jamie Lee Curtis, The Bear
Cynthia Erivo, Poker Face
Robby Hoffman, Hacks
Zoë Kravitz, The Studio
Julianne Nicholson, Hacks
Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer
Meghann Fahy, Sirens
Rashida Jones, Black Mirror
Cristin Milioti, The Penguin
Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Bill Camp, Presumed Innocent
Owen Cooper, Adolescence
Rob Delaney, Dying for Sex
Peter Sarsgaard, Presumed Innocent
Ashley Walters, Adolescence
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Erin Doherty, Adolescence
Ruth Negga, Presumed Innocent
Deirdre O’Connell, The Penguin
Chloë Sevigny, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Jenny Slate, Dying for Sex
Christine Tremarco, Adolescence
Best Writing for a Comedy Series
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Hacks
Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, Eric Notarnicola, The Rehearsal
Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez, The Studio
Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis, Paul Simms, What We Do in the Shadows
Best Writing for a Drama Series
Dan Gilroy, Andor
Joe Sachs, The Pitt
R. Scott Gemmill, The Pitt
Dan Erickson, Severance
Will Smith, Slow Horses
Mike White, The White Lotus
Best Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham, Adolescence
Charlie Brooker, Bisha K. Ali, Black Mirror
Kim Rosenstock, Elizabeth Meriwether, Dying for Sex
Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin
Joshua Zetumer, Say Nothing
Best Directing for a Comedy Series
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Lucia Aniello, Hacks
James Burrows, Mid-Century Modern
Nathan Fielder, The Rehearsal
Seth Rogen, The Studio
Best Directing for a Drama Series
Janus Metz, Andor
Amanda Marsalis, The Pitt
John Wells, The Pitt
Jessica Lee Gagné, Severance
Ben Stiller, Severance
Adam Randall, Slow Horses
Mike White, The White Lotus
Best Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Philip Barantini, Adolescence
Shannon Murphy, Dying for Sex
Helen Shaver, The Penguin
Jennifer Getzinger, The Penguin
Nicole Kassell, Sirens
Lesli Linka Glatter, Zero Day
